Tin: Describing the Chief Methods of Mining, Dressing & Smelting it Abroad with Notes Upon Arsenic, Bismuth and Wolfram

Published by E. & F.N. Spon, London, 1884

Item image 1 of 2.
Heritage seller

Seller: Alcuin Books, ABAA/ILAB, Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A.Alcuin Books, ABAA/ILAB

3-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 11, 1997

Association member: ABAAILAB

View this seller's items

Condition: Used

£ 74.60

£ 7.40 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Octavo. xi, 83 pages with extensive plans (some folded, part double). The reason this became the major book on mining tin, Charleton's drawings were carefully laid down to scale after he had made original sketches. Since most of the serious mining of tin was done in Bohemia and Saxony in the Ore Mountains where metals had been retrieved back to the Bronze Age, he went to those locations and made deliberate notes about their innovations. The relative scarcity and importance of tin makes the process essential. This work changed the English conception and influenced the British search for tin sources throughout their extensive empire. Bound in brown cloth lettered i gilt, spine lettering gilt, chip to head, edges rubbed, previous owner's bookplate. A very good copy.

Seller Inventory # 025283

Bibliographic details

Title
Tin: Describing the Chief Methods of Mining, Dressing & Smelting it Abroad with Notes Upon Arsenic, Bismuth and Wolfram
Author
Charleton, Arthur G.
Publisher
E. & F.N. Spon, London
Publication year
1884
Seller catalogs
Mining, Science and Technology

Alcuin Books, ABAA/ILAB

Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A.

3-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 11, 1997

Association member:

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item5 to 14 business days3 to 6 business days
First item£ 7.40£ 12.58
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

We are a long time antiquarian bookseller with emphasis on fine books, autographs, documents and items of interest to the serious collector. There is an interview with our owner, Richard Murian, on our website via You Tube. Most of our fine books have photographic images as well as detailed descriptions to assist the collector.

Specialty

Rare Books, Biblical Studies, Scholarly Books, Science, Limited Editions, Western Americana, Philosophy

Association member

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Alcuin Books, ABAA

4242 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ U.S.A. 85251